Thore Hedestig

Medical degree, 1987
Specialist qualification in Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care, 1994
Over 30 years’ experience in anaesthesia, trauma and emergency care
Head of Anaesthesia at The Faculty

Thore Hedestig is a specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care with over 30 years’ experience in the profession. He has a deep and varied background spanning traumatology, emergency medicine, pre-hospital helicopter medical services and aesthetic anaesthesia.

Thore gained his clinical experience at the Anaesthesia Department at Karolinska Hospital between 1991 and 2001, with a particular focus on emergency care and traumatology. He has also undertaken advanced team training in traumatic conditions at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and has worked in pre-hospital care on air ambulances in the Stockholm Region and for Norsk Luftambulanse. In addition to his clinical work, Thore has been involved in research into energy metabolism and fluid balance in intensive care patients.

Since 2001, Thore has worked in the private healthcare sector, primarily at Akademikliniken, whilst also undertaking assignments for organisations such as BB Stockholm and specialist clinics. At The Faculty, Thore has overall responsibility for the anaesthesia department. With his methodical calm and extensive expertise, he ensures that every patient has a safe and smooth experience during their procedure.

Dr Thore Hedestig combines a high standard of medical safety with a personalised and caring approach. His extensive experience, meticulousness and methodical calm permeate every aspect of his work at The Faculty.